Indonesian Street Food - Nasi Goreng Ayam - Chicken Fried Rice

kecap manis

🥗Healthier: low-sugar soy sauce

💰Cheaper: regular soy sauce + brown sugar

Low-sugar soy sauce reduces sweetness while maintaining flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: tempeh

Tofu offers a plant-based protein alternative.

fried shallots

🥗Healthier: baked shallots

💰Cheaper: onion flakes

Baked shallots reduce oil content and retain flavor.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor with health benefits.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add shallots and garlic, sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Stir in chili pepper and cook for another minute.

Add chicken pieces, cooking until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.

Push the mixture to one side of the skillet.

Crack eggs into the empty side and scramble until just set, about 2 minutes.

Combine the rice with the chicken and egg mixture, stirring well.

Pour in kecap manis, mixing thoroughly until rice is evenly coated.

Stir in chopped spring onions just before serving.

Garnish with cucumber and tomato slices on the side.

Top with fried shallots and serve with prawn crackers.

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